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ROG Maximus X Hero Wi-Fi - How to enable Secure Boot

Kageneck
Level 8

Hi all,

In order to upgrade to W11, I need to enable the Secure Boot mode.

I just updated the BIOS to the latest version.

I've been able to activate TPM, but I can't find the proper BIOS settings to enable the Secure Boot mode.

Thanks for any advice. 

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Hi @achugh ,

The reason why I wasn't able to enable Secure Boot, despite proper parameters setup in the BIOS menu,  was that my system disk partition was MBR and not GPT.

Following your advice, I converted my system disk partition from MBR to GPT using the mbr2gpt.exe command and the offline method described in the link below.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-convert-mbr-disk-gpt-move-bios-uefi-windows-10#convert_mbr_gpt_wi...

It worked like a charm, and as a consequence, Secure Boot is now enabled.

Thanks again !!!  

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Kageneck
Level 8

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achugh
Level 13

Hi @Kageneck , please try to set your Launch CSM to DISABLED. Then try to use Windows 11 Installation Media that is meant for UEFI with GPT support. In this approach, you will be doing a fresh Windows 11 installation which is recommended.

If you want to continue doing a Windows upgrade, change this BIOS configuration then follow your upgrade as you intended.

In order to help with any troubleshooting issues, a fresh installation will be preferred.

I hope this information helps you move forward.

Disclaimer: I am not an ASUS support person so my information may be incomplete. Always follow official documentation and material provided by ASUS representatives.

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Hi @achugh , thank you for the reply.

I checked the process for installing Windows 11 With Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool (see link below).

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-install-windows-11-with-microsofts-media-creation-tool

It seems it still requires the PC to be W11 ready, which includes the Secure Boot enabled (my problem !!!).

I'll give it a try though, and I'll get back to you.

It might take me some time, as I'm not especially tech-savvy and I need to take some precautions before proceeding ... 😉

Many thanks !!! 

Hi @achugh ,

The reason why I wasn't able to enable Secure Boot, despite proper parameters setup in the BIOS menu,  was that my system disk partition was MBR and not GPT.

Following your advice, I converted my system disk partition from MBR to GPT using the mbr2gpt.exe command and the offline method described in the link below.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-convert-mbr-disk-gpt-move-bios-uefi-windows-10#convert_mbr_gpt_wi...

It worked like a charm, and as a consequence, Secure Boot is now enabled.

Thanks again !!!  

Hi @Kageneck I am glad to hear that I was able to help you resolve your issue. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I am not an ASUS support person so my information may be incomplete. Always follow official documentation and material provided by ASUS representatives.

INTEL i9-14900K / CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB 192GB (4x48GB) 5200 CAS38 / ROG Z790 DARK HERO / ROG TUF GAMING RTX 4090 OC / ProArt PA-602 Case / SEASONIC PRIME TX-1300 ATX 3.0 / CORSAIR MP700 PRO 2TB PCIe Gen5 / CRUCIAL T500 2TB PCIe Gen4 / EIZO CG2700X